Herbs & Their Many Magickal Uses

Herbs are one of the cornerstones of the craft. They are used in almost every spell and can be used in every day life to bring a little magick to your home! Here we have given some small details about our favorite types of herbs. This list is not all-encompassing and each herb listed can have any number of uses. They can be effective if sprinkled, crushed, bathed in, burned, woven into amulet-the possibilities are endless! Please note that some of the herbs can be dangerous if eaten. Please only ingest herbs under the direction of a medical doctor to avoid needless injury.

Beauty

Aloe Vera- Best for feminine magick and most effective when
used in accordance to the lunar cycle

Dandelion Root- Use in general wish spell. Place in northern
part of the home for good luck

Garlic- Add to any spell to strengthen its effect

Hazel- Draw a circle of sea salt around you and weave a
crown made of woven hazel branches and leaves. Place it on your head and
meditate on your desire. Repeat this for three nights in a row on the day
before the full moon, on the full moon, and the day after the full moon

Rosemary- Use in a bath before setting out to achieve a
goal. Light a fire with burning rosemary and basil, write your wish on a piece
of paper, fold the paper three times, and burn the paper in the fire to see
your wish granted

Revenge Magick

Agrimony- Reverses black magick cast against you

Barberry- Sprinkle around enemy’s home to promote
unhappiness and bitterness

Leaf of Blackberry- Crush blackberry leaves with a hammer.
Burn the remains while thinking of your enemy

Patchouli- Spread patchouli in the path of your enemy to
cause bad luck

Slippery Elm- Can be used in any justice spell. Very
affective when placed in a paper bag containing a picture of the target and
bound with a red cord.

Cleansing

Garlic- Use in general cleansing rituals to drive out
negative energies

Bay leaf- Purifies an area when burned

Dragon’s Blood- Use in general cleansing rituals. Excellent
for blocking unbounds

Elder- Use in general cleansing rituals

Frankincense- Purifies an area when burned

Lavender- Use in a bath to cleanse your spiritual bodies

Myrrh- Purifies an area when burned

Sandalwood- Excellent for cleansing and blocking unbounds

Sage- Burn to cleanse an area

Thyme- Use in baths for cleansing purposes

Creativity &
Inspiration

Alder- Carry alder when you find you may need inspiration

Blue Violet- Use in general spells of creativity

Carnation- Enhances the creative process

Laurel- Helps bring inspirations in all areas of life,
especially in writing

Willow- Burn for inspiration

Happiness

Acacia- Attracts friendship

Catnip- Promotes happiness

Cloves- Burn to remove negative forces and promote a flow of
happiness

Gardenia- Attracts friendship and relieves social pressure

Garlic- Wards away negative energy, strengthens bonds

Rosemary- Place around the home to promote happiness

Power & Strength

Black Pepper- Brings courage, burn black pepper before a
major event

Dragon’s Blood- Use powder or incense in energy and power
rituals

Garlic- Removes blocks that cause weakness

Ash- Strengthens the spirit

Thyme- Use for strength and courage

Ginger- Use for a specific situation when strength and power
are needed

St. John’s Wort- Strengthens courage

Healing

Allspice- Use in baths to promote healing. Use in rituals to
add healing properties to any spell.

Chamomile- Use in general healing rituals. Drink in tea, use
in baths, infuse with milk for a healing skin rinse